These are difficult times for Acapulco, and even for Puerto Vallarta, the two classic winter resorts that pioneered the concept of the fleshy tropical beach getaway a generation ago.

While houses closer to the bay can be pretty fancy, those south of Sunrise Highway might not cry out "beach getaway" to everyone.

Almost every visitor to Rayong Province, 200km southeast of Bangkok, comes for a beach getaway on sunny Ko Samet.

During the mid 1900s, Búzios was already known to Rio's high society, as it was a relatively reserved beach getaway from the chaotic urban life.

It quickly became a popular route to the Pinellas County barrier islands for beach getaways.

He encouraged others to buy lots to create a lively beach getaway for black families.

An old photo of him and Alicia on a beach getaway sat on a bookshelf.

The Abacos and Exumas Islands of the Bahamas are the preferred beach getaways, while New York seems to be the favored urban playground.

Many renters work less than an hour away in Beverly Hills, Century City or Hollywood but are seeking a beach getaway.

Calella is a short train ride outside of Barcelona - a great beach getaway!